Health and wellness articles, clinic news and answers to the questions we hear most often, from Dr Nomcebo Mthembu and the Medilution team in Botha’s Hill and Richards Bay.
Every week, patients at our Botha’s Hill and Richards Bay clinics ask us the same kinds of questions. What is this treatment actually like? Is what I am feeling normal? Where do I even start? This page is where we answer them properly, in plain language and in more depth than a short appointment allows.
Medilution was opened in 2017 by Dr Nomcebo Mthembu to bring Western medicine and African knowledge together under one roof. Our articles follow the same approach. We explain what a treatment involves, who it suits and what to expect, so that you can walk in informed and make decisions about your health with confidence.
New articles are added regularly, and many of the topics come straight from the questions patients and radio listeners bring to us.
Plain-language guides on the conditions and treatments we see every day at our Botha’s Hill and Richards Bay clinics.
Colon hydrotherapy, explained honestly. What a session involves, what the
research does and does not show, and when a change in bowel habit needs a
doctor first.
What an infrared sauna is, what a session at Medilution in Botha’s Hill involves, how to prepare, and who should check with a doctor before booking.
Red light therapy is being studied for period pain. Here is what it is, what the research says so far, and when period pain needs a doctor first.
Our wellness articles focus on the concerns people in our community raise with us most often, from women’s and men’s health to nutrition, emotional wellbeing and the treatments we offer.
Periods, hormones, pregnancy and menopause. The subjects women bring to us most often, answered openly and without judgement.
Sexual health and wellbeing can be hard to talk about, so we talk about them plainly. Practical guidance on the concerns men most often raise with us in the consulting room.
Everyday habits around food, movement, sleep and stress, and how to live well alongside long-term conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Realistic, sustainable eating and weight management that fits real family life, with no fad diets and no quick fixes.
Stress, relationships and emotional health, how they affect the body, and how to recognise when it is time to talk to someone.
What happens during a treatment at our clinics, how long it takes, how to prepare and what to expect afterwards. See the full list on our services page.
Not everything fits into an article. Every week Dr Mthembu talks openly on air about health, intimacy and relationships, and answers the questions listeners are often too shy to ask.
A health slot with Lady D, covering everyday wellness and the conditions that affect families most.
An evening show about intimacy, sexual health and relationships, talked about honestly.
Something else you would like to know? Phone either branch or send us a message.
No. Our articles are general health information to help you understand your options. They are not a diagnosis and cannot replace a consultation. If something you read sounds like you, please speak to a health professional. In a medical emergency, call 10177 or 112 from a mobile phone.
Our articles are written by the Medilution team for patients and families who want clear, honest answers about their health. They reflect the same approach we take in the clinic, which brings Western medicine and African knowledge together.
Yes, please do. Send your question through our contact page or email info@medilution.co.za. Questions from patients and radio listeners help us decide what to write about next.
Phone either branch or send us a message. We will explain what the treatment involves, whether it is suitable for you and what it costs, before you book anything. Walk-ins are also welcome, subject to availability on the day.
Dr Nomcebo Mthembu is on Ukhozi FM on Tuesdays at 9:40 on Mpilonhle Mpilonde, a health slot with Lady D, and on Thursdays at 21:30 on Ezaselawini, a show about intimacy and relationships.
We have two branches in KwaZulu-Natal: 6 Old Main Road in Botha’s Hill, in the Upper Highway area of Durban (031 765 8475), and Lakeview Terrace on Penny Lane Street in Richards Bay (035 760 1569).
The information on this page and in our articles is for general education only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional about your own health.
An article can only go so far. If something you read here applies to you, phone either branch or send us a message, and we will talk it through with you properly.
